Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Projects & Field Work

Thurber Engineering; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Job summary

Thurber Engineering Ltd. in Saskatoon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with local experience to lead diverse geotechnical projects and mentor junior staff.

The role offers a mix of office work and field visits across transportation, infrastructure, and environmental assignments. You will contribute to project leadership, client communication, and technical analyses while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Relevant experience in geotechnical or geological engineering.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects and staff, including reviews of calculations and analyses.
• Identify new opportunities and work with management to develop them.
• Coordinate cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports, and schedules.
• Scope projects and assist in proposals.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Technical reviews

Written communication

Education

Civil or Geological Engineering

Graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Thurber Engineering Ltd. in Saskatoon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with local experience to lead diverse geotechnical projects and mentor junior staff.

The role offers a mix of office work and field visits across transportation, infrastructure, and environmental assignments. You will contribute to project leadership, client communication, and technical analyses while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.